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580 media appearances in 2026 (including 78 national appearances)
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MyChilliwackNews.com (December 13, 2013)
Website Article
Federal political parties make good move of imposing ethics rules on political staff, but bad move of gagging them forever
Huffington Post (blog) (December 13, 2013)
Website Article
Environment Canada sensitive about criticism on muzzling scientists, as Information Commissioner continues to investigate Democracy Watch’s complaint
CTV News Channel (December 12, 2013)
Television Piece
Federal political parties make good move of imposing ethics rules on political staff, but bad move of gagging them forever
Toronto Star (December 10, 2013)
Website Article
Secrecy in the federal government is worse now than in past 25 years
Hill Times (November 25, 2013)
Website Article
Minister of State for Democratic Reform Pierre Polievre isn’t really doing anything when he could be doing a lot to make Canada’s government more democratic
MacLean in the Morning Show (News 95.7 Halifax, News 88.9 Saint John, News 91.9 Moncton) (November 19, 2013)
Radio Interview
Federal whistleblower protection law is not strong enough to protect whistleblowers, and Conservatives have violated requirement to begin five-year review of law last year
The Todd Veinotte Show (News 95.7 Halifax, News 88.9 Saint John, News 91.9 Moncton) (November 18, 2013)
Radio Interview
Federal whistleblower protection law is not strong enough to protect whistleblowers, and Conservatives have violated requirement to begin five-year review of law last year
CBC Radio (November 6, 2013)
Radio Interview
CBC Radio (Yukon) re: how to establish an effective “sunshine” list for government employees and contractors
Maclean's Magazine (October 15, 2013)
Website Article
More and more groups joining Democracy Watch’s long-term call for comprehensive democratic reforms — Maclean’s Magazine
Calgary Herald (October 12, 2013)
Website Article
Alberta’s government’s plan to disclose public servant salaries a baby step forward — Calgary Herald





